Keep it as simple as you can. Don't over complicate it.
Buy a food scale, weigh everything you eat so you know what exactly you are eating and how much of it.
Apple cider vinegar
Drink lots of water.
Beef, chicken,turkey, shrimp, eggs, solid protein powder.
Yams,rice
Veggies
Take progress pics every week. Same time,spot,distance from camera.
Adjust diet according to goals.
Have meals prepped or ready.
Fail to plan-- plan to fail